In particular, in this representation, PVCHR would like to focus on the even more serious situation that arises when patriarchal attitudes are reinforced by caste, communal and class inequalities or perpetrated by the state, that is, when sexual violence is inflicted as a part of an assault by a dominant community as in a caste attack or communal riot; or when sexual violence is inflicted on women in custody in a police lock-up or jail or state institution; and when sexual violence is perpetrated by the police, security forces or army. In this regard we have the following suggestions:http://pldindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Submissions-by-PVCHR.pdf

Now communities in the torture free model villages of PVCHR-Dignity initiative are constructing a new culture which is driven by knowledge and spirit to deal effectively with any human rights violations and prevent any potential unrest by cultivating embracing attitudes. The community people are now speaking more gently and respectfully with one another. The community leaders have started taking the initiative of organizing the community meeting.

During the meeting they are mindful of resolving disputes that are happening in their communities and those presented for resolution. As best as possible, they are trying to manage their own problems. On the whole, the people’s fear of the police has greatly decreased.

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A film about the history and the work of the Human Right OrganisationPVCHR (People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights), which was founded in Varanasi in the year 1996. It's ambitions are fighting for the basic rights, eliminating situation which gives rise to exploitation of vulnerable groups, i.e. children, women, Dalit and working class and abolishing the caste system. A film by MBC, Korea & May 18 Foundation Edited by Stephan Braig

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